Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Giles Walker. Giles is a scrap artist that started his art-life travelling Europe with the infamous Mutoid Waste Company. His creation entitled 'Pole Dances' has travelled the world, while his largest creation, to date, 'The Last Supper' was housed at the Science Museum, in London for six Months. In this episode, he tells how along with The Ben Oakley Galle...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Gina Soden. Gina is a photographic artist that enters once grand and regal buildings to capture images of the last remnants of beauty within those decaying walls. Back in the studio, her creative process produces artworks that are far from dark or macabre. She directs your eye, firstly to a strong focal point, then allows it to absorb the rest of the artwor...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Benjamin Murphy. Benjamin Murphy is an artist, Gallery director, lecturer, writer and art podcaster. As an artist, Benjamin is best known for using black electrical tape as his drawing material, producing quite powerful portraits, which are then sealed in a clear resin. Along with Nick Thompson, Benjamin started the Delphian Gallery, an artist run contempor...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mila Alexander. Mila was born in Kazakhstan to Russian parents and came to the UK around 15 years ago [from time of recording]. As a result of several years spent working in couture fashion, her super-realist portraits could be the cover of a fashion magazine. She spends a massive amount of time in her studio, as a result the evolution of her style is a lit...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Maeve Doyle. Maeve Doyle ran her own gallery (Doyle Devere) before becoming a part of the notorious BankRobber Gallery, which has since merged with the [rapidly evolving] Maddox Gallery, where she is now a Director. Maeve is also an art correspondent for BBC Radio and has her own show on Soho Radio, called Maeve Doyle's Private View. For full line up of con...

Dave Buonaguidi had literally decided to become a screen-printer overnight. He left his job, in advertising on a Friday, went on a one-day screen-printing course at Print Club London on the Saturday and fell in love with the rapid creative process that day. Dave is best known for laying bold text over found maps, manuscripts and documents. When one of the UK’s largest Estate Agents started using a...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark Wallinger. As one of the biggest names in Contemporary art, Mark Wallinger was the first artist to show their work [Ecce Homo] on the 4th Plinth in Londons Trafalgar Square. His work Labyrinth is on display at every London Underground station, making it, possibly the most viewed art series in the World. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.m...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mat Collishaw. Mat Collishaw was a key figure in Damien Hirst's legendary Freeze exhibition, as well as Charles Saatchi's controversial [at the time] Sensations exhibition at the Royal Academy. Mat has used the latest VR technology to recreate William Henry Fox Talbot's 1839 photography exhibition, even including the Chartist's protest. In his 2018 wor, Mas...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Cafe Art & Geraldine Crimmins. Cafe Art are an organisation that use art as a means to help people out of homelessness. Selling their My London calendar each year fun ds that mission. They use some of the proceeds to champion a specific artist, one of whom is Geraldine Crimmins. Geraldine tells of her fall into addiction, which lead to her living rough and...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Karen Ashton from The Art Car Boot Fair. Karen talks about the 2018 winter Art Car Boot Fair, the very first to be held in the winter. Karen also gives a history of the ACBF, the changes made along the way and the future possibilities of what is, without doubt the most fun-filled Art Fair in the UK. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.c...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rugman. Rugman tells of his move to London at the age of 17 from Scotland to attend collage, his work in several fashion houses, then onto designing fir his own brand, 'Rumknuckles', which was named after his great uncle, who was a renowned bare knuckle fighter. Rugman met Heath Kane at an exhibition, had a 20 minute chat, from which grew ACE CLUB. A format...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Bill Daggs, an ex- graffiti artist and M.C who has taken his previous skill and seamlessly placed them into the fine art realm. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: podcast@mizogart.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to performance artist Franko B. Franko is best known for his performance works where he uses his own blood, straight from the vein as his medium. He tells of his early life in Italy, spending 7 years in a Red Cross home and how those lonely years shaped his career. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: podcast@mizogart.com Hosted...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to MC Llamas, who tells of her new series of 'black portraits', her love of writing and a possible shift in her art practice. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: podcast@mizogart.com Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield meets up with Sarah Mathave from the Koestler Trust, the UK's largest arts for offenders Charity. The Koestler Trust hold their annual exhibition at the Southbank's Royal Festival Hall. For more info go to: www.mizogart.com For More info on Gary Mansfield go to: www.garymansfield.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield meets up with artist Sam Harris. recorded in The Barbican Centre, Sam tells of his splash into the art world, his friendship with Gilbert & George and being shortlisted for the 2018 Hix Awards. For more info go to: www.mizogart.com For More info on Gary Mansfield go to: www.garymansfield.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield meets up with printer Heath Kane. Part 2/2: Recorded in Hoxton Square, Heath tells of his collaboration with Rugman to greate the anual AceClub exhibition and where his work is going next. For more info go to: www.mizogart.com For more on Gary Mansfield go to: www.garymansfield.co.uk   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield meets up with printer Heath Kane. Part 1/2: Recorded in Hoxton Square, Heath tells of his recent entrance and rapid rise into the art world, his instant hit 'Rich Enough to be Batman' and where his work is going next. For more info go to: www.mizogart.com All social media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 08 Gary Mansfield takes you to the beautiful town of Westport on the west coast of Ireland, into the studio of Alice Maher. Alice is best known for her installations, but works across several mediums.     There are plenty more artists lined up for the Mizog Art Podcast. See: http://www.mizogart.com for full listing. Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: podcas...

In this episode Gary meets up with painter Simon Callery. Simon talks about the process he uses to drive pigment deep into the fibre of the canvas and the opportunity to collaborate with the Institute of Archaeology, on the Segsbury Project (1996 – 2003).   For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: podcast@mizogart.com Social Media: @mizogart   Hosted on Acast. See acast....

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Si Sapsford. She tells how her route iinto the artworld was via a degree in science and several years at sea. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: podcast@mizogart.com Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to both abstract artist James Gray and to Cafe Art, a group that helps and supports homeless artists. James has been mentored and supported by Cafe Art, making his journey out of homelessness a smoother transition. Each year Cafe Art distribute disposable cameras throughout London's homeless groups.  With the images they produce, the 'My London' calendar is cr...

Carrie Reichardt is not only one of Gary Mansfield's favourite artists, but one of his favourite people.  She is such a multi-layerd person, a mosaic artist, a craftivist, she’s vocally opposed to death penalty and an all-round bloody good person, albeit a bit of an eccentric one. Carrie Reichardt is best known for her mosaic and ceramic work, her amazing home is testament to the quality of her wo...

In this episode, Gary Mansfield said that talking to Bob Osborne was an absolute pleasure; he has had such a roller-coaster of a life from a rag & bone beginnings to associating with high society, from learning to read on a horse & cart to being a published poet. He tells how his family history that includes a bodyguard to Queen Victoria and an original ‘Rebel Not Taken’, his making of art on the...

The very first episode of The Mizog Art Podcast features conceptual painter Duggie Fields. Duggie was the very first artist that corresponded with Gary Mansfield whilst he was in prison, Gary states that Duggie is the foundation stone of his new life as an artist, or a 'born again' artist, as Gary Jokingly refers to himself.   See: http://www.mizogart.com for full listing. Feel free to contact Gar...